Upcoming Events
Children's Concert
All are welcome to attend Asbury’s Children’s Concert!
This is an end-of-the-year concert including all of our children’s choirs.
Come support our children and amazing directors and accompanists while also enjoying beautiful music.
Choir families are invited to a dinner after the concert!
Deborah Circle Meeting
Deborah Circle is meeting April 29th at 6:30pm.
Learn more about UWIF here.
Contact: Maggie Fulkrod, 410 937 8104
ASP - LOCAL Project
The Asbury Service Project LOCAL ministry upcoming project!!!!
This ministry was created to offer the opportunity to members of our congregation to do mission work locally.
We know that there are people who may have the ability and desire to help with local mission work who do not have an interest in the commitment or travel that comes along with our Asbury ASP ministry.
We will be building a wheelchair ramp for Bryan. Bryan is a young adult who is in a wheelchair as a result of an automobile accident. He currently doesn’t have a safe way to get in and out of his home. His family is purchasing the materials for the ramp and asked Asbury ASP if we would build it.
We have scheduled the project for Friday, May 2 and Saturday, May 3 in Hebron.
These projects are also open to middle school aged youth as long as a parent also attends.
If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Dale Cropper at 410.430.3164 or asburyasplocal@gmail.com.
Deadline to sign up is Monday, April 28.
ASP Sunday School Assembly
Sunday School children and youth return for a second ASP assembly in Fellowship Hall.
Did you meet ASP’s challenge?? Something fun may be in store for you!
End of the Year Celebration - Sunday School
The end of the Sunday School year has already arrived!
We’re sad to see it go, but so thankful for a wonderful year!
Let’s celebrate!
Safe Sanctuary Training
This training is required for anyone who will be working with youth and/or vulnerable adults.
This training takes place in Fellowship Hall.
Due to new insurance requirements, those to whom it applies must attend training regardless of when your last training occurred.
Approximate time for the training will be 60-90 minutes.
Please sign up by emailing Sheri at sheri@asburyweb.org, or calling the office with your preferred date.
Other available dates include:
Sunday, April 27th at 12:30pm in Fellowship Hall
Thursday, May 8th at 7pm in the Library
THANK YOU for volunteering to help Asbury make a difference with youth and vulnerable adults!
Confirmation Class
Confirmation Classes is today from 1pm to 3pm!
Please note these are closed meetings for confirmands who have already signed up.
If you have any questions about confirmation, please contact Darlene Wade at darlene@asburyweb.org
Youth Bible Study
All high school youth are invited to attend a Youth Bible Study in the Youth Room near Fellowship Hall on Thursday, May 8th at 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm .
We will read a bible passage and talk about it in our group.
We will also explore ways that the bible passage connects to our daily lives.
You are most welcome to bring a friend.
Please let Darlene know you plan on attending by 5/4.
Safe Sanctuary Training
This training is required for anyone who will be working with youth and/or vulnerable adults.
This training takes place in Soul Cafe.
Due to new insurance requirements, those to whom it applies must attend training regardless of when your last training occurred.
Approximate time for the training will be 60-90 minutes.
Please sign up by emailing Sheri at sheri@asburyweb.org, or calling the office with your preferred date.
Other available dates include:
Sunday, April 27th at 12:30pm in Fellowship Hall
Sunday, May 4th at 12:30pm in Fellowship Hall
THANK YOU for volunteering to help Asbury make a difference with youth and vulnerable adults!
Asbury Child Development Center Fundraiser
Help ACDC fund their new playground!
Visit Taylor’s BBQ between 11am and 10pm today (May 14th) or tomorrow (May15th) for some delicious food and mention Asbury Child Development Center.
10% of sales benefit ACDC!
Taylor’s BBQ is located at 934 Salisbury Blvd, Salisbury, MD
For reservations, please call: 410 860 2972
Check out their menu here
Thank you for your support!
Asbury Child Development Center Fundraiser
Help ACDC fund their new playground!
Visit Taylor’s BBQ between 11am and 10pm today (May15th) for some delicious food and mention Asbury Child Development Center.
10% of sales benefit ACDC!
Taylor’s BBQ is located at 934 Salisbury Blvd, Salisbury, MD
For reservations, please call: 410 860 2972
Check out their menu here
Thank you for your support!
Car Wash (ASP)
This is ASP’s last fundraiser before their trip next month!
Have your car washed before, after, or during your choice of worship service - valet service is available while you worship!
Praise God, then come out to a clean car! Sounds great, right?
Donations are happily accepted. Thank you for your support!
Lunch & Learn
Everyone is invited to attend the Lunch & Learn Program for May!
It will be held in the Mackey Room following Festive, the 11:00 a.m. worship service.
Our guest speakers are Karen Papke-Sheilds, Co-Lead, and Amy Crouse, Team Member, of the BeSMARTforKids Organization.
Gun violence is the leading cause of death for children in the United States. The goal of the BeSMARTforKids Organization is to keep children safe through education about child gun deaths, safe gun storage, and responsible gun ownership. Please join us for the presentation on this critical issue. Children deserve to feel safe, no matter where they are.
The Lunch & Learn Program will begin at 12:15 p.m. in the Mackey Room, with a light lunch provided by the Church & Society committee (voluntary donations only). The speaker presentation will be followed by a Q&A session. We will finish by1:45 pm.
Please RSVP if possible—you can email Sheri Burchard at sheri@asburyweb.org—for the purposes of room setup and lunch planning.
But please feel free to come even if you have not RSVP’d!
Confirmation Class
Confirmation Classes is today from 1pm to 3pm!
Please note these are closed meetings for confirmands who have already signed up.
If you have any questions about confirmation, please contact Darlene Wade at darlene@asburyweb.org
Women's Retreat 2025
All women are welcome!
Experience a meaningful, restful, renewing, and all around good time this Memorial day weekend!
Enjoy Pecometh’s beautiful setting and tranquility, hotel-style rooms, and amazing food.
Come for the rest, spiritual growth, worship, fellowship, and fun. This is YOUR time with God.
Cost for 3 nights and 8 meals, per person: $350 (double) and $525 (single) We can find you a roommate if you don’t have one.
RSVP by May 10th
Forms can be found at the Welcome Centers. You can fill one out OR email the following info:
Name:
Cell & email:
Dietary restrictions? Y/N Explain:
1 st floor room needed? Y/N
Need a ride to/from Pecometh? Y/N
Emergency contact name and cell:
Questions? Email Pastor Kristen at kristen@asburyweb.org
Summer Worship Schedule Begins!
Today is the start of our Summer Worship Schedule!
From today through August 31st, we have 2 services and no Sunday School.
The Summer Worship Schedule is as follows:
8:45am - Garden Service (weather permitting)
10:00am - Sanctuary Service
There is no Sunday School during the Summer Worship Schedule
Confirmation Class
Confirmation Classes is today from 1pm to 3pm!
Please note these are closed meetings for confirmands who have already signed up.
If you have any questions about confirmation, please contact Darlene Wade at darlene@asburyweb.org
ASP Trip
Our ASP team is on their mission trip in Appalachia this week.
Join us in praying for their safety and service.
Youthworks Mission Trip
Youthworks Mission Trip to Willmington, NC
Contact: Bob Love at bob@asburyweb.org
VBS 2025 at Asbury: Road Trip
Vacation Bible School (VBS) is here!
This year’s theme is Road Trip, and we can’t wait!!
VBS meets each evening Sunday - Wednesday from 5:45pm to 8:00pm.
Contact: Heather Harman heather@asburyweb.org
Pollinator Garden Clean Up
Celebrate Earth Day by helping the Church & Society Committee clean up the Asbury Pollinator Gardens for this year!
Everyone is invited to come and help clean up and weed the Asbury Pollinator Gardens in the parking lot islands of the South Parking Lot to observe Earth Week!
Weather permitting (we cancel if it is raining!) we will meet on:
Tuesday 4/22 Earth Day from 3-5 pm
Wednesday 4/23 from 3-5 pm
Thursday 4/24 from 3-5 pm and
Sunday 4/27 from 3-5 pm
We have tools, gloves, buckets for weeds and water to offer, but you are welcome to bring your own!
Come for any part of the time you are available.
Instructions will be provided.
Questions or comments? Contact Deb Sauder at dgsauder@yahooo.com
Confirmation Class
Confirmation Classes is today from 1pm to 3pm!
Please note these are closed meetings for confirmands who have already signed up.
If you have any questions about confirmation, please contact Darlene Wade at darlene@asburyweb.org
Safe Sanctuary Training
This training is required for anyone who will be working with youth and/or vulnerable adults.
This training takes place in Fellowship Hall.
Due to new insurance requirements, those to whom it applies must attend training regardless of when your last training occurred.
Approximate time for the training will be 60-90 minutes.
Please sign up by emailing Sheri at sheri@asburyweb.org, or calling the office with your preferred date.
Other available dates include:
Sunday, May 4th at 12:30pm in Soul Cafe
Thursday, May 8th at 7pm in the Library
THANK YOU for volunteering to help Asbury make a difference with youth and vulnerable adults!
Pollinator Garden Clean Up
Celebrate Earth Day by helping the Church & Society Committee clean up the Asbury Pollinator Gardens for this year!
Everyone is invited to come and help clean up and weed the Asbury Pollinator Gardens in the parking lot islands of the South Parking Lot to observe Earth Week!
Weather permitting (we cancel if it is raining!) we will meet on:
Tuesday 4/22 Earth Day from 3-5 pm
Wednesday 4/23 from 3-5 pm
Thursday 4/24 from 3-5 pm and
Sunday 4/27 from 3-5 pm
We have tools, gloves, buckets for weeds and water to offer, but you are welcome to bring your own!
Come for any part of the time you are available.
Instructions will be provided.
Questions or comments? Contact Deb Sauder at dgsauder@yahooo.com
Pollinator Garden Clean Up
Celebrate Earth Day by helping the Church & Society Committee clean up the Asbury Pollinator Gardens for this year!
Everyone is invited to come and help clean up and weed the Asbury Pollinator Gardens in the parking lot islands of the South Parking Lot to observe Earth Week!
Weather permitting (we cancel if it is raining!) we will meet on:
Tuesday 4/22 Earth Day from 3-5 pm
Wednesday 4/23 from 3-5 pm
Thursday 4/24 from 3-5 pm and
Sunday 4/27 from 3-5 pm
We have tools, gloves, buckets for weeds and water to offer, but you are welcome to bring your own!
Come for any part of the time you are available.
Instructions will be provided.
Questions or comments? Contact Deb Sauder at dgsauder@yahooo.com
Pollinator Garden Clean Up
Celebrate Earth Day by helping the Church & Society Committee clean up the Asbury Pollinator Gardens for this year!
Everyone is invited to come and help clean up and weed the Asbury Pollinator Gardens in the parking lot islands of the South Parking Lot to observe Earth Week!
Weather permitting (we cancel if it is raining!) we will meet on:
Tuesday 4/22 Earth Day from 3-5 pm
Wednesday 4/23 from 3-5 pm
Thursday 4/24 from 3-5 pm and
Sunday 4/27 from 3-5 pm
We have tools, gloves, buckets for weeds and water to offer, but you are welcome to bring your own!
Come for any part of the time you are available.
Instructions will be provided.
Questions or comments? Contact Deb Sauder at dgsauder@yahooo.com
Easter Worship - Multiple Service Times
All are welcome to celebrate and worship with Asbury on Easter Sunday!
Three services are being offered:
A Sunrise Service at 6:30am in the Garden - with breakfast to follow
An Informal Service at 8:45am in the Fellowship Hall
A Formal Service at 11am in the Sanctuary
Also note, there is Sunday School at during our usual Sunday School Hour (10am) including an egg hunt for the children!
Living Stations of the Cross
Come out to the Sanctuary to see ‘Living Stations of the Cross’ and watch a retelling of Jesus’ journey to the cross put on by Asbury’s middle and high school Students!
Pizza Party to follow!
Rehearsal: Living Stations
This rehearsal for Living Stations takes place in the Sanctuary.
Living Stations of the Cross is a Good Friday drama being put on by middle and high Students.
Please note these rehearsals are closed and only for those involved in the drama.
Be sure to check out Living Stations of the Cross on Good Friday!
Contact Darlene with any questions
darlene@asburyweb.org
The Seven Last Words of Christ - Maundy Thursday Worship
Asbury’s Chancel Choir presents ‘The Seven Last Words of Christ’ a service of Communion, Worship, and Song
All are welcome to join in and reflect on Maundy Thursday and Holy Week at 7pm in the Sanctuary.
Rehearsal: Living Stations
This rehearsal for Living Stations takes place in the Sanctuary.
Living Stations of the Cross is a Good Friday drama being put on by middle and high Students.
Please note these rehearsals are closed and only for those involved in the drama.
Be sure to check out Living Stations of the Cross on Good Friday!
Contact Darlene with any questions
darlene@asburyweb.org
Pancake Breakfast (ASP)
Today is the LAST pancake breakfast until November!
Our ASP team will be traveling to Appalachia in June, and it’s coming up quick!
Come out one last time this (school) year to enjoy a nice breakfast and support our ASP team!
Donations are happily accepted! Thank you for helping our ASP-ers raise money to go on their mission trip!
Puppets for Christ - Ice Cream & Show
Puppets for Christ has been hard at work preparing this spring show - and we’re so excited for you to see it!
This show is entitled ‘Creation’ and includes 4 songs, beautiful scenery painted by Cindi Hildreth, and some new puppets!
Our show is entirely in blacklight, so please note that it will be dark during the program.
Following the program, enjoy some ice cream.
Time: 3pm
Place: Fellowship Hall
Please note this is a ticketed event. Tickets will not be sold at the door.
You can purchase tickets online from March 1st - April 6th by emailing Amy Cropper or via the Puppets for Christ Facebook Page.
After you’ve ordered your tickets, please use this link to pay. Cash and checks are also acceptable payment options.
Tickets will be sold in-person following CAYR and Festive services on Sundays from March 23rd - April 6th.
Contact Amy Cropper at puppetboss@comcast.net with any questions.
Puppets for Christ Nacho/Taco Bar & Show
Puppets for Christ has been hard at work preparing this spring show - and we’re so excited for you to see it!
This show is entitled ‘Creation’ and includes 4 songs, beautiful scenery painted by Cindi Hildreth, and some new puppets!
Our show is entirely in blacklight, so please note that it will be dark during the program.
Following the program, enjoy our Nacho/Taco Bar dinner. This dinner was chosen by our Seniors for their last spring show with us.
Time: 6pm
Place: Fellowship Hall
Please note this is a ticketed event. Tickets will not be sold at the door.
You can purchase tickets online from March 1st - April 6th by emailing Amy Cropper or via the Puppets for Christ Facebook Page.
After you’ve ordered your tickets, please use this link to pay. Cash and checks are also acceptable payment options.
Tickets will be sold in-person following CAYR and Festive services on Sundays from March 23rd - April 6th.
Contact Amy Cropper at puppetboss@comcast.net with any questions.
Rehearsal: Living Stations
This rehearsal for Living Stations takes place in the Sanctuary.
Living Stations of the Cross is a Good Friday drama being put on by middle and high Students.
Please note these rehearsals are closed and only for those involved in the drama.
Be sure to check out Living Stations of the Cross on Good Friday!
Contact Darlene with any questions
darlene@asburyweb.org
Confirmation Class
Confirmation Classes is today from 1pm to 3pm!
Please note these are closed meetings for confirmands who have already signed up.
If you have any questions about confirmation, please contact Darlene Wade at darlene@asburyweb.org
Sunday School Bake Sale for ASP
Sunday School is having a bake sale to raise money for ASP!
Stop by the Welcome Centers following the CAYR and Festive services to support Asbury’s ASP!
Youth Group - Easter Egg & Basket Filling
The Youth Group will meet at 6:00 pm in the Mackey Room.
We will have an Eggcellent time filling easter eggs with candy for the Sunday School children.
We will also make Easter Baskets for the children staying at the Christian Shelter.
Each youth is asked to bring something to fill an Easter basket such as candy, bubbles, crayons, sidewalk chalk, or small toys.
Dinner will be provided. RSVP to Darlene by 3/30.
Rehearsal: Living Stations
This rehearsal for Living Stations takes place in the Sanctuary.
Living Stations of the Cross is a Good Friday drama being put on by middle and high Students.
Please note these rehearsals are closed and only for those involved in the drama.
Be sure to check out Living Stations of the Cross on Good Friday!
Contact Darlene with any questions
darlene@asburyweb.org
Confirmation Class
Confirmation Classes is today from 1pm to 3pm!
Please note these are closed meetings for confirmands who have already signed up.
If you have any questions about confirmation, please contact Darlene Wade at darlene@asburyweb.org
Asbury Youth Sunday
All Middle and High School Students are invited to help plan, lead, and serve at the CAYR service for Youth Sunday!
If you are being called to read, lead, or sing during this service, please contact Darlene ASAP.
Rehearsal: Living Stations
This rehearsal for Living Stations takes place in the Sanctuary.
Living Stations of the Cross is a Good Friday drama being put on by middle and high Students.
Please note these rehearsals are closed and only for those involved in the drama.
Be sure to check out Living Stations of the Cross on Good Friday!
Contact Darlene with any questions
darlene@asburyweb.org
New Member Event
Would you like to become a member of Asbury?
You’re welcome to attend this New Member Event today at 12:30pm.
Contact Pastor Kristen to RSVP by March 9th
kristen@asburyweb.org
Youth Group - St. Patrick's Day Quest
All Middle and High School Students are invited to locate Lucky the Leprechaun!
Find his clues leading to the pot of gold - the winning team gets a prize!
We’ll also be making DIY soda bread kits to share with your neighbors.
We will meet in the youth room near Fellowship Hall at 6pm
RSVP to Darlene by 3/1
Lunch & Learn
March 16th Lunch & Learn: “What Now?”
Everyone is invited to attend the March 16 Lunch & Learn in the Mackey Room following the 11 am service.
A light lunch will be served followed by a presentation entitled “What Now?” by the Rev. Jack Shitama, joining us via Zoom.
He explains: “In an era defined by polarization and heightened tensions, the ability
to engage with conviction while respecting diverse viewpoints has never been
more crucial. The current political climate demands this now, more than ever.
We’ll cover how to engage the world as a non-anxious presence using the wisdom
of family systems theory and the principles of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s non- violent activism.”
Jack Shitama is director of the Center for Vital Leadership and former executive director of Camp Pecometh & Retreat Ministries, serving the Peninsula-Delaware and Baltimore-Washington Conferences. He is an ordained UMC minister and has served as pastor of churches in Port Deposit and Chesapeake City. His most recent book is “Everyone Loves a Non-Anxious Presence: Calm Down, Grow Up, and Live Your Best Life” and his website can be found at www.thenonanxiousleader.com.
Rehearsal: Living Stations
This rehearsal for Living Stations takes place in the Sanctuary.
Living Stations of the Cross is a Good Friday drama being put on by middle and high Students.
Please note these rehearsals are closed and only for those involved in the drama.
Be sure to check out Living Stations of the Cross on Good Friday!
Contact Darlene with any questions
darlene@asburyweb.org
Pancake Breakfast (ASP)
Food, Fellowship, and supporting a ministry
Join us in Fellowship Hall after the CAYR service to eat a delicious breakfast and support our ASP team.
Food and fellowship are free, but donations are happily accepted!
Ash Wednesday Service
Lent has begun.
Join us in worship for an Ash Wednesday Service at 7pm in the Sanctuary.
Ashes On-The-Go
Asbury will be providing Ash Wednesday ‘Ashes on-the-go’ to our collegiate neighbors at SU.
Where? near SU’s Dogwood Parking Lot
When? 7:30am - 8:30am, Noon - 2pm, 4pm - 6pm
Movie Night & Potluck
All are welcome to see our Lenten Series Movie ‘The Way’
Meet in the Mackey Room at 5:30pm
Soup will be provided, so we ask that folks bring bread/crackers or a dessert to share.
Let’s enjoy each other’s company as we dine and watch.